Busy, Stimulated, and Disconnected: Gay Men & Escapism
What if the things you turn to for fun, pleasure, and productivity are also the ways you avoid your life?
In this episode, we explore escapism through a grounded, real-world lens. Not necessarily as a clinical issue, but as a pattern most of us fall into without realizing it.
From constant busyness and social plans to sex, substances, and scrolling, it’s never been easier to stay stimulated- and disconnected at the same time. We break down:
Why escapism is so common (and why it makes sense)
The difference between enjoyment and avoidance
How to recognize when it shifts from choice to…
The skinny
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